2020 Chevrolet Malibu LT FWD Automatic
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Vehicle Details
Model Highlights
At the heart of the Chevrolet Malibu are a pair of efficient, turbocharged engines. The base engine is a 1.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder unit that produces 160 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. With this engine, power is routed through a continuously variable transmission to the front wheels. The optional drivetrain for the Malibu is a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder making a strong 250 horsepower and connected to a 9-speed automatic. Acceleration with either engine feels plenty fast, thanks in large part to the lightening the model went through in its redesign. An intriguing option on the 2020 Malibu is a hybrid drivetrain, which boasts mileage numbers of 45 mpg highway and 48 mpg in the city. The hybrid drivetrain combines a 1.8L 4-cylinder engine with two electric motors, for a total of 182 horsepower and the ability to drive on electricity alone at speeds up to 55 mph. The Malibu is available in five trim levels: L, LS, LT, RS and Premier. The base L model is no stripped-down economy sedan, featuring many of the expected amenities one would expect from a modern mid-sized car. Standard features across the entire Malibu line include remote keyless entry, rearview camera, power, programmable door locks, a 6-speaker sound system, Bluetooth connectivity for phones, steering wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls, OnStar navigation with a 6-month subscription, an anti-theft system, keyless start and a hill-start assist system. LS models add 16-inch aluminum wheels, Chevrolet's Infotainment 3 system with Apple CarPlay and 8-inch touchscreen, 4G LTE connectivity with WiFi hotspot capability, Bluetooth audio streaming and a USB port for the stereo. The LT equipment package adds on to the LS by adding features including LED daytime running lights, heated power adjustable outside mirrors with integrated turn signals, 17-inch aluminum wheels, SiriusXM Satellite radio, improved interior lighting, an 8-way power adjustable driver's seat and express up/down control for the driver's window. The RS trim, meanwhile, adds a dash of sportiness to the Malibu with 18-inch wheels, dual exhaust, a rear spoiler, a black grille, and black emblems. Inside, the RS features black cloth seats, and a leather-wrapped shifter and steering wheel. The top-of-the-line Premier is powered by the 2.0L turbocharged engine and adds chrome door handles, LED taillights, 19-inch aluminum wheels and bright sill plates. The premium feel carries into the interior with leather seating surfaces, a heated and leather-wrapped steering wheel, power adjustable, heated and cooled front seats, an 8-inch color touchscreen display controlling a 9-speaker Bose sound system, dual-zone, automatic climate control, a wireless charger for phones and a rear-seat USB port. The Malibu Hybrid is equipped largely like the LT and adds an electronic parking brake and dual-zone automatic climate control. A Sport Package adds 18-inch alloys and all-season low-profile tires, with a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter inside. The Premier Sun and Wheel Package includes a power sunroof and Universal Home Remote.
Equipment
- Preferred Equipment Group 1LT
- 6 Speakers
- 6-Speaker Audio System Feature
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
- Premium audio system: Chevrolet Infotainment 3
- Radio data system
- Radio: Chevrolet Infotainment 3 System
- SiriusXM Radio
- Air Conditioning
- Automatic temperature control
- Front dual zone A/C
- Rear window defroster
- 8-Way Power Driver Seat Adjuster
- Power driver seat
- Power steering
- Power windows
- Remote keyless entry
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Four wheel independent suspension
- Traction control
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- ABS brakes
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Emergency communication system: OnStar and Chevrolet connected services capable
- Front anti-roll bar
- Knee airbag
- Low tire pressure warning
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Rear side impact airbag
- Brake assist
- Electronic Stability Control
- Exterior Parking Camera Rear
- Delay-off headlights
- Fully automatic headlights
- Panic alarm
- Security system
- Speed control
- Bumpers: body-color
- Heated door mirrors
- Power door mirrors
- Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- Compass
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Front reading lights
- Illuminated entry
- Outside temperature display
- Overhead console
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Premium Cloth Seat Trim
- Rear reading lights
- Rear seat center armrest
- Tachometer
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Trip computer
- 6-Way Manual Front Passenger Seat Adjuster
- Front Bucket Seats
- Heated Driver & Front Passenger Seats
- Heated front seats
- Power Driver Lumbar Control Seat Adjuster
- Split folding rear seat
- Front Center Armrest w/Storage
- Passenger door bin
- 17 Aluminum Wheels
- Alloy wheels
- Variably intermittent wipers
- MOSAIC BLACK METALLIC
- TRANSMISSION CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE (CVT) (STD)
- TIRES P225/55R17 ALL-SEASON BLACKWALL
- SEATS FRONT BUCKET (STD)
- WHEELS 17 (43.2 CM) ALUMINUM (STD)
- LT PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP includes standard equipment
- JET BLACK PREMIUM CLOTH SEAT TRIM
- ENGINE 1.5L TURBO DOHC 4-CYLINDER DI with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) (160 hp [119.3 kW] @ 5700 rpm 184 lb-ft torque [248.4 N-m] @ 2500-3000 rpm) (STD)
- AUDIO SYSTEM CHEVROLET INFOTAINMENT 3 SYSTEM 8 DIAGONAL COLOR TOUCHSCREEN AM/FM STEREO. Additional features for compatible phones include: Bluetooth audio streaming for 2 active devices voice command pass-through to phone Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capable. (STD)
- Turbocharged
- Front Wheel Drive
- ABS
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- Aluminum Wheels
- Tires - Front Performance
- Tires - Rear Performance
- Temporary Spare Tire
- Automatic Headlights
- Heated Mirrors
- Power Mirror(s)
- AM/FM Stereo
- MP3 Capability
- Bluetooth Connection
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Smart Device Integration
- Satellite Radio
- Requires Subscription
- WiFi Hotspot
- Bucket Seats
- Cloth Seats
- Heated Front Seat(s)
- Power Driver Seat
- Driver Adjustable Lumbar
- Pass-Through Rear Seat
- Rear Bench Seat
- Floor Mats
- Floor Mats
- Adjustable Steering Wheel
- Cruise Control
- Steering Wheel Audio Controls
- Power Windows
- Power Windows
- Power Door Locks
- Keyless Start
- Keyless Entry
- Power Door Locks
- Remote Engine Start
- Cruise Control
- Security System
- Security System
- Power Outlet
- Climate Control
- Multi-Zone A/C
- A/C
- Rear Defrost
- Driver Vanity Mirror
- Passenger Vanity Mirror
- Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror
- Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror
- Traction Control
- Stability Control
- Brake Assist
- Daytime Running Lights
- Driver Air Bag
- Passenger Air Bag
- Front Side Air Bag
- Front Head Air Bag
- Rear Head Air Bag
- Passenger Air Bag Sensor
- Knee Air Bag
- Telematics
- Requires Subscription
- Back-Up Camera
- Child Safety Locks
- Tire Pressure Monitor
- Driver Restriction Features